In 2022, Quesada Cigars celebrated the 75th birthday of its patriarch, Manuel “Manolo” Quesada. At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quesada Cigars would celebrate another milestone – the 15th anniversary of Casa Magna. Quesada Cigars is releasing a commemorative cigar to mark the occasion – the Casa Magna XV. Quesada also had […]
PCA 2023: Cavalier Genève
If there is a company at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show that has undergone a rapid expansion, it has to be Cavalier Genève. Over the past couple of years, the company has moved into its own factory, set up its own distribution center, and has undergone a significant brand expansion in […]
Cigar News: Plasencia Introduces Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Robustus II at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Plasencia Cigars introduced a new size to its Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro line called the Robustus II. The Robustus II measures 5 1/8 x 55 and becomes the third size in the Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro line. The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro is a Nicaraguan […]
PCA 2023: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars not only had the biggest booth, but it had one of the busiest ones at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. This is no different than previous years, and what is also no different is Rocky Patel himself has always made himself available to talk to the Cigar Coop […]
Cigar News: Casa Turrent Showcases Streamlined 1880 Line at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Casa Turrent showcased a streamlined version of its Casa Turrent 1880 line. This included reducing the seven regular production blends in the line down to a single size – a 5 1/4 x 55 Robusto. In addition, the packaging has also been updated. Casa Turrent is the […]
Cigar News: Saga Solaz Corona Makes Debut at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, De Los Reyes Cigars introduced a 6 x 44 line extension to the Saga Solaz line known as the Saga Solaz Corona. The blend is highlighted by an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Dominican-grown tobaccos from the Reyes family farms. These tobaccos include Criollo, Olor, […]
Cigar News: Freud Cigar Co. Showcases Sigmund Chapter One – The Disruptor
Prior to the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Freud Cigar Company launched what is designed to be a limited edition series known as Sigmund. The first installment is called Sigmund Chapter One – The Disruptor and it was on display at the 2023 PCA Trade Show. Freud Cigar Company pays homage to Dr. […]
PCA 2023: La Gloria Cubana
The La Gloria Cubana brand was back at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show for the first time since 2019. At that time, La Gloria Cubana was focused on innovation. Over the past few years, La Gloria Cubana has shifted some of its attention to returning somewhat to its roots in terms of its […]
PCA 2023: Jake Wyatt Cigar Co.
The third Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show for Jake Wyatt Cigar Company was this year. This year would be one of the biggest for Jake Wyatt as the company unveiled a new line, made some significant packaging changes, and created some new merchandising options. All of the things being shown off by Jake Wyatt […]
Cigar News: JRE Tobacco Co. Showcases Aladino Lounge Exclusive at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, JRE Tobacco Co showcased its Aladino Lounge Exclusive cigar. It’s a cigar made exclusively for the company’s Aladino-branded lounges. The cigar began shipping just before the 2023 PCA Trade Show. While the cigar is a Honduran puro, the cigar is highlighted by a Sumatra wrapper grown […]